The Antalya coast stretches for more than 100 miles, and each of its resort areas has a different character. Pick the right one and your holiday is perfect; pick the wrong one and you may spend it on the transfer bus. Lara is minutes from the airport, Belek is the golf capital, Side mixes beaches with Roman ruins, Kemer sits beneath dramatic mountains and Alanya is the liveliest of all.
This guide compares them honestly and recommends the very best five-star hotels in each, so you can choose your area and your hotel in one go.
You’ll find on this page
- An honest comparison of Lara, Belek, Side, Kemer and Alanya
- The best five-star hotels in each area
- A quick decision guide for families, couples, golfers and nightlife
- A comparison table and frequently asked questions
- Live prices with flights and transfers in the search box at the end of the page
At a glance: compare the hotels
| Hotel | Where | Stars | Board | TripAdvisor | Adults only |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAYOU Villas Lara Antalya | Lara Beach, Antalya | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 5/5 | No |
| Titanic Mardan Palace | Lara Beach, Antalya | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.8/5 | No |
| Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort | Belek, Antalya | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Antalya | Belek, Antalya | 5★ | Full Board Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Seaden Quality Resort & Spa | Side, Antalya | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection | Side, Antalya | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Maxx Royal Kemer Resort | Kemer, Antalya | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 5/5 | No |
| NG Phaselis Bay LifeStyle Resort | Kemer, Antalya | 5★ | All Inclusive Plus | 4.9/5 | No |
| Day One Beach Resort & Spa | Alanya, Antalya | 5★ | Bed and Breakfast | 4.6/5 | Yes |
Star ratings are official; TripAdvisor scores were correct when we last checked and can change. Board options vary by room and date.
Quick verdicts
Lara: closest to the airport
Long sandy beaches, spectacular themed resorts and transfers of around 20 to 30 minutes.
BAYOU Villas Lara Antalya
- Lara Beach, Antalya
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 5/5
BAYOU Villas Lara offers private villa accommodation on a beachfront, where every villa has its own swim-up lagoon pool. It is all-inclusive luxury with real privacy, and it is perfect for families.
Best for: Families wanting a private villa
Titanic Mardan Palace
- Lara Beach, Antalya
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.8/5
Stylish and elegant, Titanic Mardan Palace has a superb selection of bars and restaurants and swim-up rooms, and it is perfect for families.
Best for: Lots of choice, short transfer
Belek: golf and polished resorts
Pine forests, championship golf courses and some of Turkey’s most luxurious resorts, around 30 to 45 minutes from the airport.
Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort
- Belek, Antalya
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Maxx Royal Belek Golf Resort sits on a private sandy beach with the Montgomerie golf course in its grounds, villas with private pools and outstanding dining.
Best for: Golfers and gourmets
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Antalya
- Belek, Antalya
- 5-star
- Full Board Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Antalya is a dream for younger children, with unlimited access to Nickelodeon Land, fun themed rooms and character dining.
Best for: Families with young children
Side: beaches and Roman ruins
Sandy beaches either side of a charming old town full of Roman ruins, about an hour from the airport.
Seaden Quality Resort & Spa
- Side, Antalya
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Seaden Quality Resort & Spa has an excellent All Inclusive Plus package, a private beach, great children’s facilities and a great selection of bars and restaurants.
Best for: Families wanting top value
Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection
- Side, Antalya
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
Modern and contemporary, Acanthus Cennet Barut Collection includes unlimited use of its à la carte restaurants and has swim-up rooms available.
Best for: Couples who love to dine out
Kemer: mountains meet the sea
The most dramatic scenery on the coast, with clear water and pebble beaches, about an hour from the airport.
Maxx Royal Kemer Resort
- Kemer, Antalya
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 5/5
Maxx Royal Kemer is famous for its dining and a heavenly 4,000 m² spa, with villas with private pools and a waterpark with seven slides.
Best for: Food lovers and spa addicts
NG Phaselis Bay LifeStyle Resort
- Kemer, Antalya
- 5-star
- All Inclusive Plus
- TripAdvisor 4.9/5
NG Phaselis Bay LifeStyle Resort has a beachfront location, breathtaking views and a modern style, and it is perfect for families.
Best for: Scenery-loving families
Alanya: lively and great value
A lively town with a hilltop castle, Cleopatra Beach and plenty of nightlife, around two hours from Antalya airport.
Day One Beach Resort & Spa
- Alanya, Antalya
- 5-star
- Bed and Breakfast
- TripAdvisor 4.6/5
- Adults only
Adults-only Day One Beach Resort & Spa brings poolside DJs, a rooftop bar and exciting events, ideal for a sociable grown-up break.
Best for: A sociable adults-only stay
Quick decision guide
Shortest transfer: Lara. Golf: Belek. Beaches plus sightseeing: Side. Scenery and clear water: Kemer. Nightlife and value: Alanya. Young children: Lara or Belek, for the shortest transfers and biggest kids’ facilities. For our full list of top resorts, see the best luxury all-inclusive resorts in Antalya.
When to go
April to November. May, June, September and October are ideal; July and August are very hot. Flights from the UK take about four and a quarter hours.
How we chose these hotels
We sell 173 hotels in the Antalya region. To build this list we started with the 49 five-star hotels, choosing the best in each resort area, then read what our guests say: every hotel here scores highly on TripAdvisor. We spread our picks across different resorts so you can compare areas, and we only include hotels you can book with us today as an ATOL-protected package with flights and transfers. Prices and room types change daily, so use the search box at the end of this page for live availability, or ask a Travel Designer for a tailored shortlist.
Things to do on the Antalya coast
Explore Antalya’s old town (Kaleiçi) and harbour, see the Düden waterfalls, visit the Roman theatre at Aspendos near Belek, walk among the ruins of Side, take the cable car up Mount Tahtalı above Kemer, and climb to Alanya’s hilltop castle. Boat trips run from most resorts.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Belek or Side?
Belek is greener, quieter and better for golf; Side has the charm of its old town and Roman ruins. Both have excellent sandy beaches.
Which Antalya resort is closest to the airport?
Lara, around 20 to 30 minutes away.
Which area is best for families?
Lara and Belek, for short transfers and resorts with waterparks and kids’ clubs.
Does Kemer have sandy beaches?
Kemer’s beaches are mostly pebble or shingle, with very clear water. Choose Lara, Belek or Side for sand.
Find your Antalya holiday
Search live prices with flights and transfers, all ATOL protected, or ask a Travel Designer which area suits your family.
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Updated October 2026. Hotels can be booked as ATOL-protected packages with flights and transfers through Travelisto.
